Easy Broccoli Cheese Casserole With Ritz Crackers
A creamy combination of broccoli and cheese, topped with a crunchy Ritz cracker topping! Even your pickiest eaters will love this Broccoli Cheese Casserole!
This recipe is similar to our Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Casserole, but without chicken and a different cream base. Give both a try! And while you're at it, check out all of our favorite casserole recipes!
A Delish Combo – Broccoli + Cheese
Casseroles are the ultimate dinner recipe, and quite frankly they don't get enough credit. They're usually filled with veggies, protein, and other simple ingredients that combine to create amazing flavors! This casserole especially has one of my favorite flavor combos: Broccoli + Cheese!
If you've been following along for a while, you may have seen my Broccoli Cheese Soup or even the Broccoli Braid (filled with cheese of course!). Well this Broccoli Cheese Casserole has all those same delicious flavors of broccoli and cheese, plus a tasty crushed Ritz cracker topping on top. (YUM)
Even my pickiest eaters will eat this casserole and hardly be bothered by the greens. I mean, it's probably the fact it's smothered with cheese, but hey… At least they're eating the veggies. 😉
How to Make Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
PREP. Preheat oven to 350 °F and prep a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
FILLING. Mix together the condensed soup, mayonnaise, and egg in a medium sized mixing bowl. Place all three packages of broccoli into a large bowl (I like to use my large stainless steel bowl to mix this recipe thoroughly). Be sure to beak up the frozen broccoli florets. Next, use a rubber spatula to empty the mayo mixture on top of the broccoli. Mix well. Add the cheese and mix again.
(If you are adding the chicken, mix it in now)
TOPPING. Transfer the broccoli mixture to the 9×13 baking dish. Use the rubber spatula to smooth the top and then season with garlic salt and pepper. In a Ziploc bag mix together the butter and crackers and sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
BAKE. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
Variation Ideas
Here are a few ways to change this up…
- Add 1-2 c cooked white rice to the broccoli mixture
- Add 1-2 c cooked shredded or cubed chicken to the broccoli mixture
- Substitute the broccoli with cauliflower
- Panko crumbs with extra butter can be used in place of the ritz crackers
- Add sliced mushrooms
- Add diced onions or scallions
- Use fresh broccoli florets (blanched)
Storing tips + side ideas
Can you make this ahead of time? Yes! Assemble all but the Ritz crackers. Cover and store in the fridge for 1-2 days. To prep for the freezer wrap with plastic wrap then again with aluminum foil. Label and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw if frozen, add the ritz crackers and bake uncovered according to the recipe directions.
How to store leftovers? Divide leftovers into individual serving size containers. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 1-2 months. Heat in the microwave or even on the stove top.
What are some sides to serve with this?
- Instant Pot Ham
- Roast Chicken
- Pot Roast
- BBQ Pork Chops
- Baked Ranch Chicken
For more casseroles, check out:
- Easy Green Bean Casserole
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole
- Yellow Squash Casserole
- Slow Cooker Hashbrown Casserole
- Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
- Cheeseburger Casserole
- 1- 10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 c mayonnaise
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 1 egg beaten
- 3- 10 oz packages frozen broccoli chopped
- 12 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 20 Ritz crackers crushed
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 2 c shredded chicken optional
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Preheat oven to 350 °F and prep a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
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Mix together the condensed soup, mayonnaise, and egg in a medium sized mixing bowl.
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Place all three packages of broccoli into a large bowl. (I like to use my large stainless steel bowl to mix this recipe thoroughly) Be sure to beak up the frozen broccoli florets. Next, use a rubber spatula to empty the mayo mixture on top of the broccoli. Mix well. Add the cheese and mix again. (If you are adding the chicken, mix it in now)
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Transfer the broccoli mixture to the 9x13 baking dish. Use the rubber spatula to smooth the top and then season with garlic salt and pepper.
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In a Ziploc bag mix together the butter and crackers and sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
Bake for 45-50 minutes.
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